Ndebele (Matabele) King Lobengula accepts British protection and the British South Africa Company imposes protectorate over Nd

Date: 11 February, 1888

Ndebele (Matabele) King Lobengula accepts British protection and the British South Africa Company imposes protectorate over Ndebele Kingdom, as Matabeleland Protectorate (not recognised by the Ndebele). 

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